Staff Accountant

Ledgent, Inc.; Calabasas (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent, Inc. is partnering with a growing organization to recruit a Staff Accountant for a temporary, 3-5 month assignment beginning mid-December.

The role focuses on month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting in a fast-paced environment. You will assist with audits, vendor setup in ERP (NetSuite preferred), and drive process improvements while maintaining accuracy and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 3+ years of corporate general ledger accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes.
• Experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, lookup, sort, filter).
• Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• ERP experience preferred; NetSuite experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting.
• Assist with year-end audit requests and inquiries.
• Review and support vendor setup processes within the ERP system.
• Help improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls.
• Perform ad hoc accounting and financial analysis projects.

Skills

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

We are partnering with a growing organization seeking a Staff Accountant for a temporary opportunity expected to last approximately 3-5 months, beginning in mid-December.

Pay: $38-$40/hour
Schedule: Full-Time, Standard Business Hours

Key Responsibilities

Staff Accountant

We are partnering with a growing organization seeking a Staff Accountant for a temporary opportunity expected to last approximately 3-5 months, beginning in mid-December.

Key Responsibilities

• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting
• Assist with year-end audit requests and inquiries
• Review and support vendor setup processes within the ERP system
• Help improve accounting processes, workflows, and internal controls
• Perform ad hoc accounting and financial analysis projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of corporate general ledger accounting experience
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
• Intermediate Excel skills including formulas, lookups, sorting, and filtering
• Knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting principles
• ERP experience preferred; NetSuite experience is a plus

Ideal Background

This opportunity is best suited for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoys contributing to process improvements while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.